I regularly get the flu shot and I vaccinate my children too. But
every so often, I question these decisions, particularly when I come
across words that are new to me, like “live attenuated vaccine” or a new
vaccine delivery type, such as nasal mist instead of the usual needle.
This happened to me this week while deciding whether to get the annual
flu shot or not.

In horror movies there are scary things around every corner. That’s true in parenting, too. Invading critters, creeping bacteria, oozing orifices – screw up your courage for these 10 scary things you might have to deal with at some point – if you dare.